Summary

The Federal Work-Study Program provides you with part-time employment to pay your education expenses. The program emphasizes work that is in the public interest, and when possible, related to your major. Students can work on-campus or off-campus at an approved organization off-campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties may be assigned

Smile and be productive in your work
Must dress in a professional manner (no low cut blouse, tank tops, flip flops, beach attire)
Academically excel to maintain your employment
Report to assigned supervisor at scheduled work times
Clock in/out using a PC equipped with Time and Labor program
Understand falsification of time worked constitutes payroll fraud
Type material assigned and make necessary photocopies on copy equipment
Fax material from facsimile equipment as assigned
Prepare, type, key, and/or photocopy bid quotations for mailing as assigned
Separate and label outgoing mail as assigned
Assist in time-stamping and separating incoming mail as assigned
Be cordial to students, faculty, staff, and visitors entering the office
Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors conducting business in the office
Assist other purchasing personnel in the {enter department} related functions when requested
Answer and screen telephone calls in the absence of supervisor or secretarial personnel
Transfer telephone calls to appropriate personnel or record the appropriate message
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Experience preferred (maybe for Team Leader or Event Leader type of positions).
If a particular field of study is preferred, list it.
Familiarity with the office equipment (list equipment you prefer them to have experience with).
Good computer skills (list programs your department uses, for example, Microsoft Word or Excel).
Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented.
The ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
Ability to work well with others.
Willingness to tackle new projects.
Ability to work between 15 - 20 hours per week (indicate if evenings/weekends/holidays are required).
Flexible schedule (if required).
Travel to sites via your own transportation (if required) if assigned Off-Campus - Tutor
Student must be awarded Federal Work-Study through Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Must be enrolled at least Â½ time
Must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
A proactive approach to work and conflict resolution.
Outstanding attention to details.
Must have the ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
Must have a strong customer service orientation, the ability to use good judgment, and exercise discretion.
Must have an excellent professional demeanor, self-motivated and flexible.
Dependable, punctual, and good phone etiquette.

Required (or Preferred) Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

Strong keyboarding skills, working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
Working knowledge of basic office equipment and machines.
Ability to communicate and work well with a diverse staff and other students.
Must be willing to sign a statement of conduct and a statement of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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